How do I record a homestead deed? Virginia law allows for the filing of a homestead deed within your local county Land Records office. In Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax, homestead deeds are recorded in the Land Records Division of the Fairfax Circuit Court.
All deeds must be prepared by the owner of the property or by an attorney licensed to practice in Virginia.
Standard Requirements for Recording All documents must have original signatures. NO PHOTOCOPIES ACCEPTED. If the document is handwritten, it must be legible. Print quality must be legible for the scanner to read and produce an acceptable image.
The cover sheet must include the following: All grantors, grantees, and identify surname if applicable. Amount of consideration and actual value if a deed or instrument. State the Virginia or Federal law under which any exemption from recordation taxes being claimed. Tax map or pin number. Who to return to after recordation.
Where to Get a Deed of Trust? To get a Deed of Trust, you must file the proper paperwork with the proper court as generally outlined above. These documents must be filed with the county clerk or recorder, and the lender typically sends them to the recording office after the property closing.
Requirement for registration of Trust Deed with the Local Registrar under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882: Trust Deed on stamp paper of requisite value. One passport size photograph & copy of the proof of identity of the settlor. One passport size photograph & copy of the proof of identity of each of the two trustees.
If you know the instrument number or deed book and page number, you may request a copy of your deed either by mail or over the telephone by calling 703-691-7320, option 3 and then option 3 again. Send your written request to: Fairfax Circuit Court 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 317 Fairfax, VA 22030.